Top 3 Best Spencer Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,455 students in Spencer, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, NC are North Rowan High School, North Rowan Elementary School and North Rowan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Spencer, NC (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Rowan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Whitehead Ave
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 636-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
North Rowan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3042
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
North Rowan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Charles St
Spencer, NC 28159
(704) 639-3018
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Spencer, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Spencer, NC include North Rowan High School, North Rowan Elementary School and North Rowan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Spencer?
3 public schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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